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2023 Best Teaching Schools in Texas

47 Schools Ranked
$41,221 Average Earnings
$21,323 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which teaching program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Teaching Degree Search has created the Best Teaching Schools in Texas to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 47 schools in Texas to see which ones offered the best programs for teaching students.

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Top Teaching Schools in Texas

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas
$54,873 Average Earnings
$21,581 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Texas Christian University to be the best school for teaching students in Texas.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,581 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $664, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, TCU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $54,873 during the early year of their career.

Full Texas Christian University Report

#2

Texas Lutheran University

Seguin, Texas
$39,505 Average Earnings
$24,988 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Texas Lutheran University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Texas list.

Degree recipients from TLU accumulate an average of $24,988 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $329 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, TLU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,505 during the early year of their career.

Full Texas Lutheran University Report

#3

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
$42,980 Average Earnings
$23,143 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Baylor University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Teaching Schools in Texas list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,143 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $686.After graduating from Baylor, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,980 during the early years of their career.

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#4

Trinity University

San Antonio, Texas
$52,034 Average Earnings
$20,545 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Trinity University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Texas list.

Degree recipients from Trinity U accumulate an average of $20,545 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Trinity U graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $52,034 during the early year of their career.

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#5

Saint Edward's University

Austin, Texas
$36,985 Average Earnings
$25,769 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Saint Edward’s University is a great place for teaching students.

Degree recipients from St. Edward’s University accumulate an average of $25,769 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $393. Once they receive their degree, St. Edward’s University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,985 during the early year of their career.

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#6

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
$57,177 Average Earnings
$19,847 Avg Student Debt

Texas A&M University - College Station ranked #6 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Texas list.

On average, students take out $19,847 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $304 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Texas A&M College Station graduates make an average of $57,177 annually.

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$53,632 Average Earnings
$20,281 Avg Student Debt

The University of Texas at Austin came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Texas ranking.

On average, students take out $20,281 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $270. During the early years of their career, UT Austin graduates make an average of $53,632 annually.

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$42,119 Average Earnings
$17,544 Avg Student Debt

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Texas ranking.

On average, students take out $17,544 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, UT Rio Grande Valley graduates make an average of $42,119 annually.

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#9

University of St. Thomas

Houston, Texas
$48,614 Average Earnings
$26,891 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, University of St. Thomas did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

On average, students take out $26,891 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, UST graduates make an average of $48,614 annually.

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#10

Austin College

Sherman, Texas
$35,467 Average Earnings

With a ranking of #10, Austin College did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $328 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Austin College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,467 during the early years of their career.

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#11

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
$45,903 Average Earnings
$24,578 Avg Student Debt

Texas Tech University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #11 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,578 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $273, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Texas Tech graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,903 during the early year of their career.

Full Texas Tech University Report

#12

Lubbock Christian University

Lubbock, Texas
$44,006 Average Earnings
$29,138 Avg Student Debt

Lubbock Christian University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

Degree recipients from LCU accumulate an average of $29,138 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $102, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, LCU graduates make an average of $44,006 annually.

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#13

Hardin - Simmons University

Abilene, Texas
$41,548 Average Earnings
$24,484 Avg Student Debt

Hardin - Simmons University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Texas ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,484 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Hardin - Simmons graduates make an average of $41,548 annually.

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#14

Angelo State University

San Angelo, Texas
$43,221 Average Earnings
$22,977 Avg Student Debt

Angelo State University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

On average, students take out $22,977 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $111 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Angelo State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,221 during the early year of their career.

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$37,840 Average Earnings
$17,842 Avg Student Debt

Texas A&M International University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Texas ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,842 in student loans.After graduating from Texas A&M International University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,840 during the early years of their career.

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$48,602 Average Earnings
$23,737 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #16, The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

Degree recipients from UT Arlington accumulate an average of $23,737 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $163 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UT Arlington graduates make an average of $48,602 annually.

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#17

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
$48,769 Average Earnings
$23,948 Avg Student Debt

University of Houston came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Texas ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,948 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $248 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UH graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $48,769 during the early year of their career.

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#18

Howard Payne University

Brownwood, Texas
$30,053 Average Earnings
$28,561 Avg Student Debt

Howard Payne University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Texas list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,561 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Howard Payne graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $30,053 during the early year of their career.

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$62,901 Average Earnings
$21,294 Avg Student Debt

Southern Methodist University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

On average, students take out $21,294 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $446 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, SMU graduates make an average of $62,901 annually.

Full Southern Methodist University Report

#20

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
$42,564 Average Earnings
$25,557 Avg Student Debt

Sam Houston State University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Texas ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,557 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $169.After graduating from SHSU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,564 during the early years of their career.

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#21

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
$49,498 Average Earnings
$28,227 Avg Student Debt

Lamar University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Texas ranking.

Degree recipients from Lamar University accumulate an average of $28,227 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Lamar University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,498 during the early years of their career.

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$36,476 Average Earnings
$29,097 Avg Student Debt

Southwestern Assemblies of God University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

On average, students take out $29,097 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $285, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Southwestern Assemblies of God University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,476 during the early year of their career.

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$47,604 Average Earnings
$24,456 Avg Student Debt

University of Houston - Clear Lake came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Texas ranking.

Degree recipients from UH Clear Lake accumulate an average of $24,456 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from UH Clear Lake, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,604 during the early years of their career.

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$46,435 Average Earnings
$26,800 Avg Student Debt

University of Mary Hardin - Baylor came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Texas ranking.

On average, students take out $26,800 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $382 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UMHB graduates make an average of $46,435 annually.

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#25

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, Texas
$37,354 Average Earnings
$26,071 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #25, Stephen F Austin State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

Degree recipients from SFASU accumulate an average of $26,071 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $248. During the early years of their career, SFASU graduates make an average of $37,354 annually.

Full Stephen F Austin State University Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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